Henrico High School - Totem Pole Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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STUDENTS EXCEL IN ACADEMICS AND PUBLIC SPEAKING Recalling knowledge and us- ing quick reflexes are two of the : , many talents of the Battle of the = 3 Brains team. This competitive , on 2 | team, led by Captain Doug Coppage and sponsor Dave Ruscus, competed on public television against other area high schools throughout the ’79-’80 school year. The team completed their 1980 season in second place. Attending both district and regional tournaments, the members of the Forensics team attempted to improve their speaking skills. Under the spon- sorship of Miss Becky Wright, this seven member team made three to five minute presenta- tions for competition in one of seven areas. These categories ranged from prose and poetry to public speaking. The sponsor and members of the forensics team worked closely with t he Debate Team during the year. Upper: Forensics: Ricky Raines, Ann Marie Johnson, Pleashette Sturtevant, David Benson Middle: Battle of the Brains: Alex Pang, Doug Coppage, Vikram Kapil, Derek Leake, Lin Borkey Lower: It is clear to see that members of Battle of the Brains Team, Derek, Doug, and Vikram are serious minded. 190 Clubs

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TALENTED VOICES PERMEATE CHOIRS | ; mona @eusnougt mmmeaee € The members of Girls Chorus and Concert Choir enjoy using their strong voices to perform for the community as well as the school. This year the Girls’ Cho- rus incorporated dances with a number of their songs to add variety to their concerts. They performed at the Westport Con- valescent Center as well as at several school concerts. The Concert Choir performed at several out-of-school concerts including one at Camelot Nurs- ing home. They have performed at numerous school functions including senior convocation and the Christmas Mother pro- gram. Several of the Concert Choir members have worked their way to regional chorus participation. the members of Girls Chorus and Concert Choir use their talents to entertain their peers and community members. Upper: Concert Choir — Front Row: Stephanie Hunt, Bobby Jo Leighty, Jody Lavin, Missy McRae, Susan Jones, Sheri Wilton, Jeff Abels, Heath Elliott, Mark Waller, Kevin Hayes, Ann White, CeCe Archer, Vonda Lomax Second Row: Theresa Jones, Monica Blowe, Robin Day, Donna Gorman, Robin Dowdy, Vickie Prior, Jenny Smith, Tricia Heston, Vonda Jordan, Shannon Kernaghan, Jamie Smith, Peter Samu- els, Angie Trent, Lisa Banks Back Row: Melody Jones, Brenda How- ard, Debbie Wood, Nancy But cher, Debbie Lammers, Rochelle Sergeant, Wanda Brown, Glen Blayders, David Benson, Hugh Sherrod, Dean Jones, Karen Taylor, Vickie Motley Middle: Concert Choir excels in their special performances for Henrico High School. Lower: Girls Chorus: Front Row: Doris Slayton, CeCe Archer, Susan Bradshaw, Wendy Shreve Back Row: Donna Levigne, Stephanie Hunt, Brenda Howard, Beverly Harris, Wanda Brown, Teresa Washington Clubs 189

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YAC AND USB SERVE STUDENT NEEDS Two of the newest additions to clubs and organizations at Henrico are the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and the United Student Body (USB). Both clubs are leadership oriented and have been very successful in making their pres- ence known on campus. YAC works with Mrs. DeRusha and the Henrico County Food Service program. YAC has worked to improve the food in the cafeteria and even participated in a “Hamburger Taste-Off’” sponsored by the school food service. The USB has has been very involved with school activities this year. They participated in the Homecoming parade with the float ‘‘Jolt the Jaguars” and won first place. The USB also sponsors an assembly with prominent area busi- ness men and women during Black Her- itage Week. Upper: Youth Advisory Council — Front row: Deborah Chisholmhall, Carmen Carreras, Quyen Duong, Angie Smith, Melodie Matthews, Sherry Chaplain, Vice-President; Tracie Stahl Back row: Mrs. LaVier, sponsor; Pam King, Gil Wells, President; Melody Jones, Secre- tary; Linda Johnson, Matt Hendrick, Roy Lemmon Middle left: The Youth Advisory Council attends the ‘‘Hamburger Taste-Off’’ sponsored by the School Food Service. Middle center: Mrs. DeRusha and a caf- eteria worker share a joke in the kitchen. Middle right: The U.S.B. promotes school spirit with their Homecoming float “Jolt the Jaguars.”’ Lower: United Student Body — Front row: Lisa Harrison, Glenn Thomas, Mel- issa Hawks, Donna Stanley, Second row: Rhonda Robinson, Cheryl Bell, Casandra Harrison, Karen Smith, Eric Richardson Third row: Kim Allen, David Forbes, Dawn Robinson, Debbie Brooks, Trudy Miller Fourth row: Melvin Black, Tim Fouts, Marcus Jeannette, Dwayne McKnight, Wanda Brown, John Collins, Valvin Sutton, Reggie Bush Clubs 191